Ryan Astles signed for Chester FC in January 2015. Having featured in some excellent performances for Northwich, Astles was snapped up by the Blues and has become a regular in the back four, making 18 appearances and scoring twice in 2015/16. Ryan started off at Rhyl FC in 2013 where he featured twice scoring 4 goals. Ryan appeared in all 46 games last season – scoring three goals; against Tranmere home and away – and at home to Lincoln.